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Swein Forkbeard

King of Denmark, England, and Norway

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Swein Forkbeard was King of Denmark from c. 986 and briefly King of England from December 1013. He was also overlord of Norway c. 986 – c. 994 and from c. 1000. He married the sister of Boleslaus, ruler of Poland, and had three known children by her: King Harald II of Denmark, King Cnut of England, and Estrid, the mother of the Danish king Sweyn Estridsson. Swein also had a daughter, Gytha, by an earlier liaison.

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Born
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Place of birth
Denmark wd
Died
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Place of death
Gainsborough wd
Citizenship
Kingdom of Denmark wd
Occupation
ruler wd
Spouse
Gunhild of Wenden, Sigrid the Haughty wd

Positions held wd

  • Monarch of England (1013–1014)
  • Monarch of Norway (1000–1014)
  • Monarch of Denmark (0986–1014)
  • Monarch of Norway (0986–0995)

Questions

When was Swein Forkbeard born?
Swein Forkbeard was born on 17 April 963 in Denmark.
What positions has Swein Forkbeard held?
Positions held by Swein Forkbeard include: Monarch of England (1013–1014); Monarch of Norway (1000–1014); Monarch of Denmark (0986–1014); Monarch of Norway (0986–0995).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Swein Forkbeard · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q181896 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Sweyn Forkbeard by L. Frølich (cropped).jpg by Ole Ryhl Olsson (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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